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PAP221 - NPI Notification - Removed location and group NPI per PIM updates
Blue Cross of Idaho·ID·Medical Policy
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross of Idaho updated their NPI notification policy PAP221, removing requirements for location and group NPI registration per Provider Information Management (PIM) updates. Providers no longer need to complete provider information sheets for every Group NPI before submitting claims.
Action Required
Immediately: Review current NPI registration processes and remove any workflows requiring provider information sheets for Group NPIs. Update billing team training materials to reflect that only individual NPIs need registration with Blue Cross of Idaho. Contact Provider Relations at 208-286-3602 Opt. 4 or PRproviderrelations@bcidaho.com if clarification is needed on which NPIs still require registration.